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porch railing (East Boston house?)

I watched an episode where they were working on a side porch rebuilding the railing-I liked the method because they did not use nails to attach the posts to the top and bottom railing they used a thin piece of wood and attached the posts to that and then screwed the whole section of posts onto the railing at top and bottom. So, does anyone have detailed info on this project or a similar method because mine needs to be replaced
it is nailed together and sun and water have taken its toll and the nails are protruding from the railing at the top.
Any help or insight would be appreciated!